What You Read in High School

by | Jun 19, 2013 | Writing Tips

Don’t deny it. We’ve all hated being forced to read classics in high school. Is it the story, the writing, or maybe just the class work we hate? Personally, I think teachers go a little overboard analyzing books these days, but they’re redeeming themselves by...

YA Ink- Novel Titles

by | Jun 12, 2013 | Writing Tips

So you’ve written an amazing masterpiece of a novel but what should you name it? It’s something you can agonize over for days and weeks, but there is a simple solution…sort of. Just relax and find out what title feels right for your...

YA Ink- Revising the Perfect Novel

by | May 25, 2013 | Writing Tips

Before you can write the perfect book that everyone will love (which, by the way, is not possible) you must revise the perfect novel. Let’s come to terms with the word perfect. If you can understand what that means for your book you will have a sane mind and won’t go...

YA Ink- How to Receive Criticism Gracefully

by | May 3, 2013 | Writing Tips

Because sometimes we all have to learn how to receive criticism gracefully. There are many ways you can react when you get feedback on your novel. You can have poise and grace and act profession or you can fight whoever is giving the feedback nail and tooth.You NEED a...